Micah Parsons hands Cowboys rookie early 'welcome to the NFL' moment
They don't hand out "Lion" nicknames for no reason, something that Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons reminded everyone of earlier this week. That guy can really move. Not only is that evident on the playing field when he's relentlessly chasing quarterbacks and making jaw-dropping plays but off of it as well. It seems every chance […]
They don't hand out "Lion" nicknames for no reason, something that Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons reminded everyone of earlier this week. That guy can really move.
Not only is that evident on the playing field when he's relentlessly chasing quarterbacks and making jaw-dropping plays but off of it as well. It seems every chance Parsons has of proving he's the fastest and quickest, no matter how high the stakes are, he delivers.
It happened a couple of years ago in the Pro Bowl when he outran the stars of the league and even Tyreek Hill himself (yeah, I know the Cheetah wasn't going full speed but still) and it most recently happened in a simple training session with Bengals superstar WR Ja'Marr Chase and Cowboys rookie RB Deuce Vaughn.
In a clip slowly going viral on social media, Parsons, Chase, and Vaughn run a basic cones drill in which the Cowboys defender looks a micro-bit faster than his colleagues. Photo-finish would show Parsons as the winner, which is impressive considering the size and weight of Chase and Vaughn.
Rookie Deuce Vaughn, who's expected to battle for the team's backup running back gig, is going to have plenty of "welcome to the NFL moments." It might be fair to consider witnessing Micah's speed firsthand a way-too-early one.
Micah, who's aiming to weigh 10 more pounds than what he was listed as last season, seems to be just as quick as before. Many believe his adding weight can take away that unique explosiveness that's led to him having a historic start to his career.
Based on the evidence, though, that couldn't be any farther from the truth. Parsons will remain one of the best players in football with the added weight helping his versatility to rush from everywhere across the defensive line while also keeping him healthier throughout the season.
